The State of Politics
The Rise of Jill Karofsky
From circuit court judge to Supreme Court chief justice in just five years.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security
GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Evers, Republicans Close on Budget’s Tax Cut Plan
But far apart on K-12 schools, UW system and child care funding.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Steven Walters
New Legislators Sponsor ‘Wish List’ Bills
You'd be surprised by the range of ideas and proposals by Capitol newcomers.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Has Record Number of Female Legislators
44 of 132 legislators are now women.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Steven Walters
State Democrats Look to Replace Ben Wikler
It won't be easy. Wikler has been a legend as Wisconsin Democratic chair.
May 27th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Evers Has a Very Busy Spring
Governor traveling state, pushing big agenda. A sign he will run for reelection?
May 19th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Meet the Legislature’s Fiscal Big Shots
16 members of Finance, mostly Republicans, decide what's in the state budget.
May 12th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Republicans Face Big Questions at State Convention
Big loss in spring election, party divisions, and who will run for governor?
May 5th, 2025 by Steven Walters
The New Ways of Capitol Lawmaking
Passing constitutional amendments and seeking muscular high court rulings.
Apr 28th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Legislature Could Pass Several Budgets
Uncertainty over federal funds could make usual all-inclusive budget impossible.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Steven Walters
Why Is Constitutional Amendment On the Ballot?
Photo ID is already the law. Why is constitutional amendment needed?
Mar 31st, 2025 by Steven Walters
